Yamaha Outboard Motor Years...
How can I determine the year of my Yamaha Outboard Motor?
The following Yamaha Model Year Guide will provide you a key to check your Yamaha Model Number
to see exactly which model you have.
Example: a "E150EURA" would be an Enduro Series, 150 Horsepower, Manual Tilt, Electric Start,
with a 30" Shaft, Remote Control, 2002 year model
| Model Description | HP |
Tilt-Trim / Starting
|
Shaft
|
Control
|
Year
|
Special Code
|
| B = Inshore Series | Example: | T = Power Tilt-Trim Electric Start |
S = 15" | R = Remote | N = 1984 | 2 = 3 CYL 1997 |
| C = C Series |
6
|
K = 1985 | ||||
| CV = C Series |
9.9
|
L = 20" | H = Tiller | J = 1986 | 3 = 3 CYL | |
| D = Twin Prop |
200
|
P = Power Tilt Electric Start |
H = 1987 | |||
| DX = Twin Prop 0X66 EFI |
250
|
X = 25" | G = 1988 | |||
| E = Enduro Series | E = Manual Tilt Electric Start |
F = 1989 | ||||
| F = Four Stroke | U = 30" | D = 1990 | ||||
| LF = L/H 4 Stroke | P = 1991 | |||||
| L = L/H Model | M = Manual tilt Manual Start |
J = Jet | Q = 1992 | |||
| LX = L/H 0X66 EFI | R = 1993 | |||||
| LZ = L/H HPDI | S = 1994 | |||||
| P = Pro Series | T = 1995 | |||||
| PX = Pro Series 0X66 EFI | U = 1996 | |||||
| S = Saltwater Series | V = 1997 | |||||
| SX = Saltwater 0X66 EFI | W = 1998 | |||||
| T = 4 Stroke High Thrust | X = 1999 | |||||
| V = V Max | Y = 2000 | |||||
| VX = V Max 0X66 EFI | Z = 2001 | |||||
| VZ = V Max HPDI | A = 2002 | |||||
| Z = HPDI | B = 2003 | |||||
| C = 2004 | ||||||
| D = 2005 |
Why has the model year designation been eliminated from Yamaha Outboards?
Outboards do not change from one “Model Year” to the next; therefore a “Model Year” doesn’t communicate anything significant about the physical product. Yamaha plans to introduce new products and upgrades to models on a continuous bases instead of only at the traditional “model year change-over.” By eliminating the model year, Yamaha will be able to introduce new products (and upgrades) throughout the year, which means Yamaha will be better able to meet consumer needs in a fast changing market. Additionally, dealers and boat builders are now better able to carry adequate inventory throughout the year because they won’t have to slim down inventory in advance of a new “Model Year.” Therefore, there is a much better chance your dealer will have what you want, when you want it. Here are answers to other frequently asked questions related to elimination of the model year designation. source-Yamaha